Retarder reference guide

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Retarder Reference Guide

Special notes for Expose It Form Retarders

1.) Depth of etch is deter-mined by PSI of concrete.

2.) White cement will etchlighter than grey cementwith the same retarder.

3.) .38 - .40 water/cementratio is recommended

4.) Alkine water activated.

5.) While retarder is still wet ,apply a coat in vertical andhorizontal direction.

6.) Expose It form retarder willhold a straight line.

Retarder Reference Guide

Expose Aggregate Expose It Expose It Expose It Surface Retarder Expose It Expose ItRetarders Form Retarder Microgel Surface Retarder Weekend Cast Retarder Paper Release

Description/Advantage

Coverage Rate 300 sq. feet per gal. 200 sq. feet per gal. 125-150 sq. feet per gal. 125-150 sq. feet per gal. Rolls/Square/Rounds 350 sq. feet per gal.

Method of Application Spray, brush or roller Broom/scrub brush low pressure sprayer low pressure sprayer Hand placed Mop or roller

Drying Time 20 minutes N/A N/A N/A Already dry on paper 10 - 15 Minutes

Retarder Color 9 colors available White gel Red & purple Blue 5 colors available Clear

Activation TIme 45 - 60 minute At time of application At time of application At time of application At time of application N/A

Max. Conc. Temp. 150° F N/A 110° F 110° F 110° F 150° F

Base Solvent- V.O.C. Acid Water Water Water IPA

For horizontal andvertical castings,V.O.C. compliantlong placement andvibration time.

Apply to fresh damp‘cured’ concrete.Re-apply if etch isnot deep enough.

Apply to freshly pouredconcrete approx. 30 - 40minutes after concretehas been placed. Coverwith black plastic.

Apply to freshly pouredconcrete. Leave overweekend before washing.Cover with black plastic.

Ideal for steppingstones.

To be used under formretarder only to facilitatetransfer of retarder fromform to panel.

Retarder Color Aggregate Size

Blue Acid etch finish or sandblast aid.

Brown >1/4”

Green 1/8”

Yellow 1/8” - 1/4”

Pink 1/4” - 3/8”

Grey 3/8” - 1/2”

White 1/2” - 5/8”

Orange 5/8” - 3/4”

Violet 3/4” - 1”

Call Fister, Inc. at: 1-800-339-9534 or fax your order to: 1-770-587-2321

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Three conveniently located service centersAlanta, GA • Chicago, IL • Dallas, TX

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